Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Creator

Sketch by: W.H. Shillinglaw

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.27

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c.1910s

Physical Description

4" x 6.75 " (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows a sketch of the Hughes Building by architect W.H. Shillinglaw. The building, which was erected on the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue, had the potential to be four storeys high.

Name Access

Walter Shillinglaw

Hughes Building

10th Street

Princess Avenue

Subject Access

architecture

architects

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.25

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1955

Physical Description

4.5" x 6.75" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on the west side of Princess Avenue appears to travelling both ways. A taxi waits at the intersection. Above the west entrance on the corner building is an electric sign that spells "Hughes Bldg." A second storey has been added to the portion of the Doig's shop that is adjacent to the Alexandra Block.

Notes

A negative accompanies the photograph.

Name Access

Doig's

Hughes Building

Alexandra Block

Princess Avenue

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

taxi

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.26

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1950

Physical Description

4.5" x 6.75" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Traffic on the west side of Princess Avenue appears to travelling both ways. A car waits at the intersection. Above the west entrance on the corner building is an electric sign that spells "Hughes Bldg." A second storey has yet to be added to the portion of the Doig's shop that is adjacent to the Alexandra Block. Fitwell Tailors, a barber shop, and the Federal Building are visible on Princess Avenue.

Notes

A negative is contained in the same enclosure with the print.

Name Access

Doig's

Hughes Building

Alexandra Block

Princess Avenue

Fitwell Tailors

10th Street

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

barbers

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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Part Of

Joseph H. Hughes collection

Description Level

Item

Series Number

3-1997.1

Item Number

3-1997.1.33

Accession Number

3-1997

GMD

graphic

Date Range

c. 1950

Physical Description

10" x 8" (b/w)

Physical Condition

good

Scope and Content

Photograph shows Western Motors Ltd. on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Princess Avenue. Anglo gas station is part of the car shop, which sells GM, Chevrolet, and Oldsmobiles. Hutchings' Drugs is on the ground floor of the Hughes Building on the northwest corner of 10th Street and Princess. Manufacturers Life occupies the second storey.

Name Access

Western Motors Ltd.

Hutchings Drugs

Hughes Building

10th Street

Princess Avenue

Subject Access

downtowns

street scenes

Brandon business buildings & facilities after 1940

building exteriors

car lots

drug stores

garages

Storage Location

RG 5 photograph storage drawer

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